Ostend to Basel Trains

Ostend to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ostend and Basel takes 8h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 36m
Duration: 949 km
Distance: CHF 234
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv

CHF 160–350

Ostend to Basel train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Ostend and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Basel at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:23 AM → 1:26 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 3:26 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
10:23 AM → 5:21 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
12:23 PM → 7:26 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:40 AM → 1:23 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 5:35 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
11:42 AM → 7:26 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 9:26 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:40 AM → 1:23 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 5:35 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
11:42 AM → 7:26 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 9:26 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:40 AM → 1:23 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 5:35 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
11:42 AM → 7:26 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 9:26 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:43 AM → 1:23 PM
6h 40m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 3:26 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
11:42 AM → 7:26 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 9:26 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:43 AM → 1:23 PM
6h 40m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 3:26 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
11:42 AM → 7:26 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
2:42 PM → 9:26 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ostend to Basel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Trip Overview

Train via Paris

Ostend to Basel train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:23 AM → 1:26 PM

8:23 AM → 3:26 PM

10:23 AM → 5:21 PM

12:23 PM → 7:26 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:40 AM → 1:23 PM

9:42 AM → 5:35 PM

11:42 AM → 7:26 PM

1:42 PM → 9:26 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:40 AM → 1:23 PM

9:42 AM → 5:35 PM

11:42 AM → 7:26 PM

1:42 PM → 9:26 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:40 AM → 1:23 PM

9:42 AM → 5:35 PM

11:42 AM → 7:26 PM

1:42 PM → 9:26 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:43 AM → 1:23 PM

8:42 AM → 3:26 PM

11:42 AM → 7:26 PM

1:42 PM → 9:26 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:43 AM → 1:23 PM

8:42 AM → 3:26 PM

11:42 AM → 7:26 PM

2:42 PM → 9:26 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Basel, Switzerland?

Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi

Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi

Ostend to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

Train via Paris

Ostend to Basel train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:23 AM → 1:26 PM

8:23 AM → 3:26 PM

10:23 AM → 5:21 PM

12:23 PM → 7:26 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:40 AM → 1:23 PM

9:42 AM → 5:35 PM

11:42 AM → 7:26 PM

1:42 PM → 9:26 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:40 AM → 1:23 PM

9:42 AM → 5:35 PM

11:42 AM → 7:26 PM

1:42 PM → 9:26 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:40 AM → 1:23 PM

9:42 AM → 5:35 PM

11:42 AM → 7:26 PM

1:42 PM → 9:26 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:43 AM → 1:23 PM

8:42 AM → 3:26 PM

11:42 AM → 7:26 PM

1:42 PM → 9:26 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:43 AM → 1:23 PM

8:42 AM → 3:26 PM

11:42 AM → 7:26 PM

2:42 PM → 9:26 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Basel, Switzerland?

Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi

Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi

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